Program Accreditation

Programs in the Department of Child and Family Studies are recognized by the following national organizations:

The Melba S. Lerner Children's School is in the process of becoming accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

The Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); however, the Teacher Education Department is a candidate member for accreditation through the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). An initial program review is scheduled for Fall 2014.

The Family Studies program has met the Standards and Criteria required for the Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR).